Most of the time vertigo is mistaken for fear of heights. However, these symptoms are not due to fear of heights but instead of an underlying problem that needs to be resolved.
The causes of vertigo can be attributed to different things. However, the most common cause of vertigo is due to small crystals of calcium carbonate that get caught in the inner ear. These crystals in the inner ear end up hitting very little hairs that lead to an imbalance.
One treatment that helps remove these crystals is a physical therapy exercise known as epley maneuver. This exercise helps remove the crystals and place them into the openings of the inner ear so that they don't come out and lead to more problems.
The way the epley maneuver works is by tilting your head back until you are looking at everything almost upside down. Then they'll tilt your head to the right and wait until everything has stopped spinning. The physical therapist will then perform the same maneuver tilting your head to the opposite direction until the same thing happens. There's no time limit for this and it's best to take your time before you try to walk again. This is because after you perform the procedure you will feel drained and a little light headed.
If you suffer from cervicogenic vertigo then you can treat this condition with chiropractic care. This type of vertigo is due to an injury or irritation on the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the neck. This injury or irritation will lead to the development of vertigo. If you have this form of vertigo it's best to go to the chiropractor and allow them to work the muscles that could be causing your cervicogenic vertigo. The goal of this chiropractic treatment is to improve the balance of the mechanics of the neck. The chiropractic treatment will also promote better and faster recovery of tissues that have been damaged.
You will know it's time to get medical help for vertigo when your symptoms become severe. Vertigo symptoms like double vision, difficulty swallowing, numbness, nausea, and double vision could become very severe if left untreated. If you find that this is happening to you then you should get immediate medical attention. Make sure you tell the doctor about all of your symptoms so that they can treat you accordingly.